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Cape Glossy Starling

Lamprotornis nitens

Photo by Annelies
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Description:

Small bird, about 25 cm long. Has glossy blue-green iridescent feathers and bright orange eyes. Highly social bird which often forms big flocks with other starlings.

Habitat:

Woodlands, bushveld.

Notes:

Photo taken at the N/a’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Windoek Rural, Central Namibia.

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PublishedAugust 23, 2016

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